NBA Trade Deadline: 3 players the Cleveland Cavaliers should keep out of trade talks

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#1 Larry Nance Jr.

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Despite the Cavaliers' disastrous season, Larry Nance Jr. has continued to demonstrate that he is a player that the Cavs should be looking to retain as a part of their future. The 26-year-old has played in 39 games this season, including 17 starts, and Nance Jr. is currently averaging 8.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

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The former Lakers man has also managed to develop a three-point shot this season. Lance Jr. is currently shooting at a rate of .333 from beyond the arc, which is a big improvement over the percentage of .125 that he posted last season.

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Nance Jr. is also an individual that gives his all on every night, and the center rarely has a game where he doesn't contribute at either end of the court. During his 12 months in Cleveland, Lance Jr. has demonstrated that he can play a role in the Cavs' future, and it would be a short-sighted decision for the franchise to trade him away.

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